Job Description

Our Vision is a world where everyone is empowered and encouraged to live an independent and rich life at home until it is no longer possible for them to do so.

If you have a caring nature and a desire to help those in your community, read on to find out more about a rewarding job as a Live-in Care Assistant.

What we offer our Live-in Care Assistants:

Weekly pay rate of 900 per week

. Full time hours

Help with relocation travel to the Client's location

Reimbursement of all mileage incurred when transporting Clients

Reimbursement of PVG cost following probation period

A 24 hour on call support service - we are only a phone call away should you need any help at all

Job security - with over 80 offices in our network, should your care package come to an end, there is the opportunity to move into other care packages across the UK. There is also reasonnably high demand from potential Clients in the Dundee, Angus and North Fife areas

Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role

Help with your SSSC Registration

Instore discounts with a Blue Light card offering up to 60% off high street names.

Free uniform, full PPE and required equipment to keep you safe at work

Career progression opportunities and room to grow

An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do

A role that offers something different every day and plenty of job satisfaction

The opportunity to be part of a supportive and cohesive team of Care Assistants

Right at Home Dundee, Angus and North Fife provide live-in care and support packages to clients in the following areas: Dundee City, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Carnoustie, Arbroath, Forfar, Meigle, Inchture, Longforgan, Invergowrie, Wormit, Newport on Tay, Tayport, Leuchars and everywhere in-between.

Duties will include:

Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day

Personal care

Administering medication

Assisting Clients with washing and dressing

Shopping

Housekeeping

Meal preparation

Taking Clients for appointments or outings

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

Be available to relocate to and live at the Client's home (private bedroom)

Must be aged 18 or over

Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have access to own vehicle as the post is likely to involve taking Clients to appointments, supermarkets etc...

Ideally we are looking to hear from candidates who possess professional qualifications such as an SVQ2/SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent although

this is not essential

.

Current valid registration with the Scottish Social Services council is also desirable or we can support you with registration.

Applicants must be willing to undertake a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Group) check/update prior to commencing in post.

Have a genuine passion to want to help others

You might already have experience as a Live-in Care Assistant, but if you have worked as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS, and want to use you experience to help enrich a client's life on a long-term support basis, we would love to hear from you.

By becoming a Live-in Care Assistant, you are not only supporting people to live a happier and fulfilled life. You will also play a key role in ensuring their families can have peace of mind, knowing that their loved one is in the best hands.

Interested?

Apply now or get more information from our friendly team on

01382 236450; firthoftay.angus@rightathome.co.uk

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 900.00 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Relocation assistance Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you own your own vehicle?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person